Yorkshire Dales Photography: Photos of Askrigg and Worton in Wensleydale, Yorkshire Dales National Park, North Yorkshire..
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ASKRIGG 01A - St Oswald's Church
St. Andrew's Church, Askrigg, Wensleydale, North Yorkshire. Built in 1446, St. Andrew's is one of the largest churches in the Yorkshire Dales.
ASKRIGG 03A - Market Cross, Askrigg
The 1830 Market Cross next to St. Andrew's Church at Askrigg in Wensleydale, North Yorkshire.
ASKRIGG 05A - Village Water Pump
The 1849 village water pump at Askrigg, Wensleydale in the Yorkshire Dales of North Yorkshire.
ASKRIGG 06A - The Bull Ring
The Bull Ring, Askrigg, Wensleydale in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, North Yorkshire.
The 18th century bull ring where bulls were tethered and baited by dogs to tenderise the meat.
The 18th century bull ring where bulls were tethered and baited by dogs to tenderise the meat.
ASKRIGG 08A - Askrigg
Askrigg, Wensleydale, North Yorkshire.
The village was used as the fictitious Darrowby in the 1970s TV dramatization of James Herriot’s novel, 'All Creatures Great and Small'. Skeldale House (next to the village shop) was the home of the vets.
The village was used as the fictitious Darrowby in the 1970s TV dramatization of James Herriot’s novel, 'All Creatures Great and Small'. Skeldale House (next to the village shop) was the home of the vets.
ASKRIGG 10A - Kings Arms Hotel
The King's Arms, Askrigg in Wensleydale, North Yorkshire.
Built in the 1760s as part of the Manor House. There is a mounting block beside the door.
Built in the 1760s as part of the Manor House. There is a mounting block beside the door.
ASKRIGG 12A - The Crown Inn
The Crown Inn, Askrigg in Wensleydale, North Yorkshire.
There has been an inn on this site since the late 18th century
There has been an inn on this site since the late 18th century
ASKRIGG 20A - Mill Gill Force
Mill Gill Force, Askrigg, in Wensleydale, the Yorkshire Dales National Park, North Yorkshire.
ASKRIGG 20B - Mill Gill Force
Mill Gill Force, Askrigg, in Wensleydale, the Yorkshire Dales National Park, North Yorkshire.
ASKRIGG 22A - West Mill
West Mill, Mill Gill, Askrigg, Wensleydale, North Yorkshire.
West Mill was built as an early 19th century corn mill. The waterwheel was initially fed by the zinc elevated pentrough shown in the photo.
West Mill was built as an early 19th century corn mill. The waterwheel was initially fed by the zinc elevated pentrough shown in the photo.
ASKRIGG 26A - Low Straits Lane
Low Straits Lane and the trees of Whitfield Gill, Askrigg, North Yorkshire.
ASKRIGG 30A - Bowbridge Force
Bowbridge Force, Askrigg, Wensleydale, Yorkshire Dales National Park, North Yorkshire.
On private land.
On private land.
ASKRIGG 33A - Bow Bridge
Bow Bridge, Askrigg in Wensleydale, North Yorkshire.
This early 13th century bridge, possibly the oldest in the Yorkshire Dales, was built on the Upper Wensleydale estates of Jervaulx Abbey so may have monastic origins. It was widened on the downstream side around 1774 to accommodate the Richmond to Lancaster turnpike road.
The photo was taken on private land.
This early 13th century bridge, possibly the oldest in the Yorkshire Dales, was built on the Upper Wensleydale estates of Jervaulx Abbey so may have monastic origins. It was widened on the downstream side around 1774 to accommodate the Richmond to Lancaster turnpike road.
The photo was taken on private land.
ASKRIGG 33B - Bow Bridge
Bow Bridge, Askrigg in Wensleydale, North Yorkshire.
Bow Bridge Force can just be seen in the distance.
Bow Bridge Force can just be seen in the distance.
ASKRIGG 35A - Dale Grange Almshouses
Dale Grange Almshouses, Askrigg in Wensleydale, North Yorkshire.
Originally six almshouses built in 1807 by Christopher Hommerton of Middlesex for poor widows who could live here with a weekly allowance of 4 shillings.
Originally six almshouses built in 1807 by Christopher Hommerton of Middlesex for poor widows who could live here with a weekly allowance of 4 shillings.
ASKRIGG 40A - Sheep in the meadow
Sheep in the meadow and Addleborough in the distance, Askrigg in Wensleydale, the Yorkshire Dales National Park, North Yorkshire.
ASKRIGG 55A - Ellerkin Scar
Ellerkin Scar near Askrigg, Wensleydale in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, North Yorkshire.
ASKRIGG 55B - Ellerkin Scar
Ellerkin Scar, Askrigg in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, North Yorkshire.
WORTON 01A - The Victoria Arms
The Victoria Arms, Worton in the Yorkshire Dales, North Yorkshire.
Dated 1698, but has undergone later alterations.
Ralph Daykin, who with wife Pat ran the Victoria Arms, since 1956 until his death in 2013, is believed to have been one of Britain’s longest serving licensees. This traditional, 'front room pub' was taken over by their son, Neil after his father's death.
Dated 1698, but has undergone later alterations.
Ralph Daykin, who with wife Pat ran the Victoria Arms, since 1956 until his death in 2013, is believed to have been one of Britain’s longest serving licensees. This traditional, 'front room pub' was taken over by their son, Neil after his father's death.
WORTON 05A - Home of Michael Smith, 'Mechanick'
A window in the 18th century home of Michael Smith the Mechanic at Worton in Wensleydale, The Yorkshire Dales, North Yorkshire.
The insciption reads:
MICHAEL SMITH, MECHANICK. BUT HE THAT BUILT ALL THINGS IS GOD Heb.
The insciption reads:
MICHAEL SMITH, MECHANICK. BUT HE THAT BUILT ALL THINGS IS GOD Heb.
WORTON 15A - K6 Telephone Box
K6 telephone box, Worton, Wensleydale in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, North Yorkshire.
The K6 telephone box was designed in 1935 by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott.
The K6 telephone box was designed in 1935 by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott.
WORTON 25B - Nappa Hall
A zoomed view of the 15th century Nappa Hall near Askrigg in Wensleydale, North Yorkshire.
Nappa Hall is a fortified medieval manor house built for James Metcalfe as protection against Scottish raids. Mary Queen of Scots is said to have stayed here.
The Hall is not open to the public.
Nappa Hall is a fortified medieval manor house built for James Metcalfe as protection against Scottish raids. Mary Queen of Scots is said to have stayed here.
The Hall is not open to the public.